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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX420 IS scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX420 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX420 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX420 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (659g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (195 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (659g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 659 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $600